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=== Belt Structure === | === Belt Structure === | ||
The structure of the Kuiper Belt is governed by orbital resonances between its various worlds and the [[gas giant]] [[Neptune (world)|Neptune]]. | The structure of the Kuiper Belt is governed by orbital resonances between its various worlds and the [[gas giant]] [[Neptune (world)|Neptune]]. | ||
− | * An orbital resonance is expressed as a small integer, such as 1:2 or 2:3. In this case they describe a balanced gravitational relationship between [[Neptune (world)|Neptune]] and various Kuiper Belt objects. The integer denotes how many complete orbits of [[Sol (star)|Sol]], the | + | * An orbital resonance is expressed as a small integer, such as 1:2 or 2:3. In this case they describe a balanced gravitational relationship between [[Neptune (world)|Neptune]] and various Kuiper Belt objects. The integer denotes how many complete orbits of [[Sol (star)|Sol]], the central star, the object will do compared to [[Neptune (world)|Neptune]]. |
==== Inner Belt Region ==== | ==== Inner Belt Region ==== |